Grief, an inherent part of the human experience, often arrives with the burden of logistic challenges. With Eirene Cremations, a Canadian deathcare startup, British Columbians may have an easier time managing such difficult periods. After successfully launching in Alberta earlier this year, Eirene is expanding its operations to British Columbia, marking the fifth province to […]
Startup Pioneering Post-Credit Economy Through Innovative Auto Leasing
Vancouver-based fintech startup econommi is charting a new course in the auto-leasing business as it heads into its fifth year of operation. With over $1 million in total active leases and a tech-enabled business model, the company is challenging traditional notions of vehicle financing and ownership. Leasing a car through econommi provides individuals with a […]
Vancouver Fintech Paiid Leading the Charge Toward Unified Payments
Vancouver startup Paiid has emerged as a unified payments platform, looking to piece together the fragmented world of financial transactions. Its innovative technology is shaking up the payments industry by allowing businesses to accept a multitude of different payment types across various channels. Established with a vision to streamline payment processing, Paiid has developed an […]
Vancouver Startup Movmint Pushes for Digital Dollar as New Fabric of Society
In a world where access to finance can often be the gatekeeper to opportunities, Vancouver-based startup Movmint says money is the fabric of society. With this in mind, the BC fintech wants to change how we clothe the world. Operating on a credo of universal accessibility, Movmint is steadfast in its commitment to create a financial […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Our first edition highlighted innovation in the restaurant industry, which was among the most upended business […]
Minutebook Secures Seed Funding to Disrupt Legal with AI
Vancouver-based startup Minutebook is seeking to disrupt the legal industry by streamlining corporate records management, equity ownership, and legal agreements with a first-of-its-kind digital platform. And the BC company unveiled this week that it has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to do just that. “I am thrilled to announce the public […]
BC Startups Compete for Glory and Cash
The 23rd annual New Ventures BC Competition presented by Innovate BC is well underway. New Ventures BC is giving away $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes to promising tech ventures based inside the province. Beyond the top three Innovate BC prizes, there are additional industry-specific prizes to be won. An initial batch of nearly 200 startups […]
BC Startup Brings Books into Your Car for Commutes and Road Trips
Road trips are a tradition for many in Canada. The annual Toyota Canada Summer Road Trip Survey found 74% of Canadians are planning a road trip this year. “It’s evident that road trips are still an important part of summer for many Canadians,” Stephen Beatty, Vice President of Corporate for Toyota Canada, stated in May. Despite […]
Vancouver NFT Startup Draws Capital for Web3 Gaming Platform
GameOn Entertainment Technologies, a next-gen fantasy sports platform based in Vancouver, this week secured strategic financing from industry leaders Lightning Capital and Flow, a blockchain platform established by NBA Top Shot maker Dapper Labs. The new funds, totalling $1.7 million, are set to supercharge GameOn’s web3 game platform, PLAYN3XT, and bolster the acquisition of major […]
Trickfilm Launches Crowdfunding Platform Targeting Canada’s Animation Industry
Since inception, Vancouver-based technology startup Trickfilm Entertainment has been on a mission to redefine how animation intellectual property owners monetize their content. As part of this pursuit, they harnessed the power of real-time rendering engines, cloud services, and blockchain technology to connect animation producers directly to their audiences—a feat previously considered unattainable. Trickfilm says it […]